About the Opportunity

Full-Time | Cerdon College, Merrylands | Monday to Friday

Cerdon College is a Catholic secondary school for girls in the Marist Sisters’ tradition, located in Merrylands. The College is committed to excellence in education, faith formation, and service within a caring and inclusive community.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Grounds Maintenance Officer. In this hands-on role you will provide and coordinate high-quality maintenance across our college campus to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. The position requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to plan and prioritise work effectively. 

If you are currently employed by Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese, please submit your application via our internal Careers Site on EmployeeConnect. We are excited to support you in the next step of your career.

Key Responsibilites

• Identify and carry out maintenance tasks and inspections to keep buildings, equipment and grounds in optimal condition.

• Maintain cleanliness of college grounds and outdoor facilities - picking up rubbish, sweeping, raking, blowing leaves 

• Meet deliveries and distribute parcels, boxes and incoming supplies to the relevant locations

• Set up for college assemblies, functions and other activities

• General cleaning and washing down of facilities

• Lift and move furniture and equipment,

• Manage maintenance requests through the College’s maintenance system

• Liaise with contractors and external service providers ensuring safe work practices.

• Maintain accurate records and stock levels, ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained.

• Any other duties as determined by the Business Manager

About You:

You are a proactive and reliable maintenance professional who takes pride in your work, values safety, and thrives in a busy, school-based environment. You are equally confident working independently or as part of a team and have the skills and initiative to manage competing priorities.

Successful applicants for the position will:

• maintain a current Working with Children Check.

• hold a current drivers' licence.

• demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• have demonstrated ability to follow directions, prioritise and meet set deadlines.

• have basic computer skills including internet, email & smartphone.

• Trade qualification or Certificate III in a relevant field

The Organisation

CSPD is committed to responding to the needs of all students. With over 5,000 employees located across 80 primary and secondary schools and office communities, our aim is to transform learning and unlock the full potential of each of our 43,500 students while enriching the professional lives of staff.

Child Safeguarding Statement

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment, including holding a cleared NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) and compliance with CSPDs Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Children and Students. For more information regarding WWCCs, click here.

Diversity Statement

CSPD strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.